After much wait and anticipation, the One Piece live-action adaptation has finally been released on Netflix for streaming. It consists of a total of 8 episodes and replicates the series till the Arlong Park arc from the manga. Fans have expressed their love and appreciation for the series and although the fans were very skeptical in the beginning, because of the expectations, the series still managed to deliver a brilliant piece of art.
Many critics and fans have expressed their views on the series on social media. The reviews contain a combination of positive comments and criticism. Many people believe that many parts of the series were excluded and also not up to the brilliance of the original.
Content Creator calls Garp’s Inclusion Forced and Redundant
Artur, known on Twitter as @newworldartur and best known in the community for administering the Library of Ohara encyclopedia site for the series, felt Garp’s introduction in the series’ early stages was forced.
Artur also contributed to the production of Netflix’s One Piece live-action project. He said:
“Certain storylines had to be cut or condensed for better pacing, and while some I’m glad were skipped, some others felt sorely missing. Instead, other storylines that felt very redundant were given too much screentime, such as Garp’s forced inclusion into the story,”
Some of the scene changes and cuts made sense and were weaved in fantastically, but others felt a bit jarring and disagreeable. Some scenes cut awkwardly from one to another without much rhyme, and while most changes were for the best, some I didn’t fully agree with. (6/16) pic.twitter.com/WE3FnH5W24
— Artur – Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) August 30, 2023
Apart from this, Arthur praised the overall adaptation and asserted that it does indeed live up to the hype. Also, he said that the inclusion of Garp has resulted in the indication of the upcoming releases in the same series.
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One Piece Live Action Global Reactions
Initial comments on the show’s representation of renowned figures were mostly favorable. The series succeeds in capturing the essence of the source material. Its popularity can be attributed to daring stylistic choices and a cast of memorable characters. Luffy’s portrayal drew notice, and his more serious demeanor and wit brought dimension to the character. Even the creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, complimented the live-action series. He said:
“As a Hollywood production, the action and the VFX are great, not to mention the performance by the cast. But above all, I want to call attention to how perfect the Straw Hat cast is. It’s like you’re watching the straw hats in real life, which I’d love for you to savor.”
Because of the limits of live-action, some critics say the series struggles to emulate the unique physicality and spectacular combat scenes of its source material. Inconsistencies and continuity flaws in the editing were also pointed up by certain fans. Despite conflicting reviews, the overall mood appeared good, with many people surprised by how much they enjoyed the show.
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